Opportunity for Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy candidates to Join BIRAC

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) a Public Sector Undertaking of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, and Government of India has been entrusted the responsibility of implementing this Program. It will house the Program Management Unit (PMU) that would work as an operational and functional arm to oversee and monitor program implementation.

Post : Young Professional - Regulatory Affairs & Policy Advocacy (RAPA)

Position Code : MT-12
No of Positions : 01 (One)
Duration : Initial appointment will be for a period of Six months, which may be extended subject to satisfactory performance.
Consolidated Fee : Between Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 50,000/- depending upon qualifications & experience. The policy of Young Professionals in BIRAC shall govern it.

Job Description : The Regulatory Affairs & Policy Advocacy (RAPA) division facilitates innovators in navigating regulatory approval pathways and advocates for policies impacting start-ups, SMEs, and innovators. Young professionals under RAPA will be responsible for executing the activities detailed below.

Essential Qualifications : Master’s in any area of Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Regulatory Sciences/ Pharmacy/ Public policy or equivalent.
Desirable Qualifications : PhD in any area of Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Regulatory Sciences/ Pharmacy/ Public policy or equivalent. Or Minimum two years of post-qualification experience in regulatory affairs or policy research of biotech products in government organisations, regulatory agencies, research institutions or industry.
Experience in preparing research papers, concept notes, policy documents, reports or scientific publications.
Experience in data collection, analysis, and interpretation using statistical or analytical tools.
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email correspondence, and internet- based research.

Maximum Age : 30 years as on closing date of the application.

Key Responsibilities :
• Support the planning and coordination of strategic meetings, consultations, and stakeholder interactions.
• Assist in organising regulatory awareness programmes, workshops, capacity-building initiatives, and activities of Regulatory Facilitation Centres.
• Coordinate and facilitate FIRST Hub and REFINE program.
• Conduct regulatory and market research, maintain databases, and support the preparation of concept notes, white papers, reports, and policy briefs.
• Assist in data collection, analysis, documentation, and preparation of presentations related to regulatory and policy initiatives.
• Coordinate with government departments, regulatory agencies, industry experts, academic institutions, and other stakeholders as required.
• Support for the implementation of ongoing RAPA programmes and undertake any other assignments entrusted by the division for the timely delivery of outputs.

**The total number of vacancies indicated in this advertisement may increase/ decrease/ cancelled, if need so arises at the discretion of BIRAC.

Employees of Central / State Govts and or other CPSEs should send a copy of their applications through proper channel in a sealed envelope at below mentioned address:-
Head [Human Resource & Administration]
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
5th Floor, NSIC Business Park
NSIC Bhawan, Okhla Industrial Estate
New Delhi-110020

Last date of submission of application : 11th October, 2026
Notwithstanding anything contained herein or elsewhere; the decisions taken by BIRAC shall be binding upon all concerned.